The wife and I will be going to Sarasota this February for winter break. Where can I wet a line and have a good chance at some fish? Are there any shops in the area that rent kayaks? Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

There is a bunch of fly fishing with a Kayak from Bradenton Down to Ft Meyers Beach. You will have a shot at Snook, Red Fish, Spanish mackerel, and jacks. Venice is famous for its Snook fishing. This is a good place to do night fishing for Snook under the lights. The Pine Island Sound is a great place to fish. Then then is the Sanibel Island JW Darling National Wildlife Refuge. You can rent kayaks here and is a nice place just to visit as well fish. You can also rent a canoe at just about any of the beaches along the bays.

Do a search on the any of these areas and you can find loads of information. With just a little scouting you will find fish at many different locations.

Hi Dan First let me say I have not fished Sarasota area sense 1994.Being my home town I hope this info will help.Myakka River state park held good bass and bluegill. Lots of liiiy pads and grass lines. Peace River,in Arcadia ,east of Sarasota was always an enjoyable float trip.canoe out post was one of two vendors. I do not recall name of other one. Economy tackle store,south hwy 301 Sarasota. Will have up to date info on salt water fishing in the bay. If not mistaken, there was a fly shop south of Sarasota in the town of Osprey. Have fun, Short guy

The wife and I will be going to Sarasota this February for winter break. Where can I wet a line and have a good chance at some fish? Are there any shops in the area that rent kayaks? Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

Dan

I would highly remmend that you contact the owner at Economy Tackle in o Sarasota for information on guides and kayaks. Go directly to the owner and tell him that Jack Montague the former (pre Shimano hostile takover) G.Loomis rep told you to contat him and he'll put you onto the best guides in the area.